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May 3, 2019

Ohio State Students Help Homeless Youth at Star House

The Columbus Dispatch – October 2, 2018 By Eric Lagatta The circumstances that bring young adults into the Star House near the University District vary from person to person, but they all share one thing in common: They need help. After all, whether they have an addiction, come from a broken home or can’t afford a place of their own, there’s a reason they’ve sought out the shelter for homeless youth in the first place. Beyond giving them a warm bed to sleep, though, getting t

May 3, 2019

Blighted Franklinton hotels will become apartments for those transitioning out of foster care

The Columbus Dispatch – February 27, 2019 By Megan Henry The Motel 6 and Knights Inn on West Broad Street will be turned into Carol Stewart Village — 100 efficiency apartments for 18-24-year-olds coming out of foster care. A pair of blighted Columbus motels will be transformed into 100 apartments that will house young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The former Motel 6 and Knights Inn complex off West Broad Street in Franklinton will become Carol Stewart Vi

May 3, 2019

Star House Offers a Home Away From Homelessness

Prizm News – May 1, 2018 By Celina Nader “It’s the little things,” says Sarah Douglas as she greets me at the Star House check-in desk. She’s the volunteer coordinator at this homeless youth center—the only research-based drop-in center in the United States—but it’s clear upon spending just a few minutes with her that she wears more than one hat. As she takes me on a tour through the building, each young adult she passes gives her a smile, updates her on something exciting in

Jul 16, 2018

Columbus Group Awarded Nearly $6.1 Million Grant to Tackle Youth Homelessness

The Columbus Dispatch – July 16, 2018 By Abbey Marshall Skye Vanek of Columbus was five months pregnant when she became homeless. After her house burned down, the 21-year-old bounced between hotels, even living in her boyfriend’s car for a time. But she knew she needed a plan. She was told if she didn’t find permanent housing soon, her daughter could be taken away from her. That’s when she discovered Huckleberry House, a Columbus shelter that provided Vanek and her daughter w

Jun 1, 2018

Youth Homelessness Needs the Business Community's Attention

Columbus Business First–June 1, 2018 By Doug Buchanan We’ve been writing about housing a lot lately because it’s become a defining economic development issue not just in Columbus, but across the country. Fast-growing cities are grappling with how to ensure there’s adequate and affordable housing for their swelling populations, and there’s also an increasing awareness that housing will play an important role in site selection decisions as companies look toensure their workers

May 2, 2018

Star House Offers a Home Away From Homelessness

PRIZM News–May 2, 2018 By Celina Nader From food and clothing to art and basketball, the Columbus Center is a lifeline in Central Ohio. “It’s the little things,” says Sarah Douglas as she greets me at the Star House check-in desk. She’s the volunteer coordinator at this homeless youth center—the only research-based drop-in center in the United States—but it’s clear upon spending just a few minutes with her that she wears more than one hat. As she takes me on a tour through th

Mar 23, 2018

The Visible Invisible to Empower Homeless Youth in Latest Art Show

OSU – The Lantern – Mar 23, 2018 By Amal Saeed Art is a powerful medium, and the Visible Invisible is using it to challenge perceptions of youth homelessness through its fourth-annual show Saturday. The Visible Invisible is a student organization aimed to raise awareness and empower homeless youth through the arts and friendships. “The Art Show by All, for All” will have art pieces from homeless young adults from the Columbus area. “We hope to not only spread awareness about

Feb 20, 2018

Columbus Laws Silent on Living in Car

The Columbus Dispatch – Feb 18, 2018 By Mark Ferenchik Some people live in their vehicles because they can’t afford rent, and in Columbus, there’s little to stop them from parking their homes in front of yours. Eileah Ohning is among those with such mobile homes. She and her boyfriend are reconfiguring a van so they can live in it to save money. Ohning is an adjunct professor of photography at Columbus State Community College and a producer for a New York-based advertising an

Jan 5, 2018

Organizations Help Homeless Teens during Dangerous Cold

ABC6OnYourSide.com – Jan 5, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) Several Central Ohio organizations are making sure homeless youth have a warm place to stay during dangerous cold conditions. A place to cook, wash clothes, use a computer or relax are basics available for young people at Star House. The organization serves as a drop-in shelter for youth experiencing some form of homelessness. "It's really tough. It can become discouraging. So, sometimes you need time to get away an